Nutrition Education Blog

Demystifying Portions

By Josh Elliot | December 17, 2024

By Jake Bekemeyer  – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team The amount of food you need on any given day depends on a variety of factors. As much as we all would…

Healthy Snacks for Kids on the Go

By Josh Elliot | December 3, 2024

By Sara Skar – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team After a long day of school, children look forward to that afternoon pick-me-up. From soccer practice to dance recitals, here’s a list of…

Decoding Food Dates

By Josh Elliot | November 19, 2024

By Sara Skar – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team If you’ve ever been confused about the dates stamped on food products, you’re not alone. A United States consumer survey appearing in the Waste…

Smart Grocery Shopping Tips

By Josh Elliot | November 5, 2024

By Emily Lesky – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team Smart grocery shopping can help you eat healthier, reduce food waste, and save time and money. Utilizing the tips below can improve your…

Plant-based Alternatives to Dairy

By Josh Elliot | October 8, 2024

By Hannah Stafford – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team For those who don’t eat dairy there’s a huge variety of plant-based milks out there. So, which one should you choose? Plant milks…

Smart Grocery Shopping Tips

By Josh Elliot | October 7, 2024

By Emily Lesky – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team Smart grocery shopping can help you eat healthier, reduce food waste, and save time and money. Utilizing the tips below can improve your…

Increasing Fiber Intake with Whole Grains

By Josh Elliot | September 26, 2024

By Emily Lesky – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet. Fiber aids in digestion and can support healthy cholesterol levels, as well as preventing…

Naturally Occurring Sugar vs Added Sugar

By Josh Elliot | September 24, 2024

By Hannah Stafford – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team Are some sugars good and some bad? There’s a big difference between naturally occurring sugar and added sugar. Naturally occurring sugar is in…

Eat the Rainbow: The Vibrant Palette of Nutrient-Rich Eating

By Josh Elliot | September 23, 2024

By: Izzah Siddiqui – Gleaners Nutrition Education Team Explore the kaleidoscope of health benefits that come with consuming a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables. In this blog post, we’ll delve into…

Different Ways to Prepare Veggies

By Josh Elliot | August 13, 2024

If you were like me growing up, you had a tough time eating your vegetables. No matter how my parents spun it I hated the idea of eating anything that…

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